Free show to feature ‘Pooh,’ ‘Oz’ scenes

The Alli an ce Theatre will preview scenes from it s upcoming production, “Winnie-the-Pooh” along the Beltline in the Historic Fourth Ward Park Amphitheatre on Saturday morning.

The 10:30 a.m. Saturday performance is free and open to the public. The Historic Fourth Ward Park Amphitheatre is just south of Ponce City Market.

In addition to scenes and music from the Alliance’s upcoming produc tion, beloved characters from other productions in the Alliance Theatre’s Youth and Families Series will also take the stage to perform iconic scenes and songs, including selections from “The Wizard of Oz.” Seating is on a firstcome, first-served basis, so families are encouraged to arrive early.

“There are few things as beloved as the Beltline on a beautiful Saturday morning,” said Christopher Moses, the Alliance Theatre Dan Reardon Director of Education and Associate Artistic Director. “One of those, however, is undoubtedly Winnie-the-- Pooh. What a treat to kick offff this partnership with the Beltline by sharing scenes from our upcoming family productions. Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, (and some special guests) are sure to surprise & delight all of the families, cyclists, joggers, and walkers who gather together at the historic Fourth Ward Park Amphitheatre. It’s the next best thing to being in the Hundred Acre Wood!”

The Alliance Theatre said it’s teaming up with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for performances and programming along the corridor as a part of the Beltline’s initiative to provide free, accessible art to Atlantans.

“We are delighted to collaborate with the Alliance Theatre, whose values perfectly align with our own,” said Brian McGowan, President and CEO of Atlanta Beltline, Inc. “Partnering with an engaged and inclusive arts and culture organization furthers the Atlanta Beltline spirit of co mmunity, equity, and diversity in our public spaces. We are excited to fifind more opportunities to collaborate with the Woodruff Arts Center family in the future.”